Plant Financial Controller

About Us: Powell Flutes is a leading manufacturer of high-quality professional flutes, providing exceptional instruments for distribution in North America through BCUSA dealers and worldwide via the Buffet Crampon Group. With a dedicated team of 50 employees, we pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and significant market presence against global competitors.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Plant Financial Controller to lead our financial operations at Powell Flutes. This newly created position will be pivotal in enhancing our financial management practices, particularly in industrial cost management and operational controlling, to support our business performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

1 - Financial Analysis & Reporting:

- Implement and refine all financial analyses required by local management and HQ.

- Oversee industrial costing—validate BOM, labor and overhead data and ensure accurate application in ERP.

- Monitor actual performance against standards/targets, identifying and following up on improvement plans, including outsourcing projects and long-term costing objectives.

2 - Monthly Financial Closings:

- Conduct detailed production KPIs analysis, inventory valuation and accruals.

- Analyze SG&A costs and variances, presenting findings in a comprehensive format.

- Perform cost, gross margin and EBITDA bridge analysis, ensuring alignment with Group reporting formats.

- Perform working capital and cash analysis, engaging with Operating and Credit Management / Accounting teams.

3 - Budgeting & Reforecasts:

- Manage cost evolution and budgeting processes for various lines.

- Work on standard margin per product and contribute to Group transfer pricing processes as necessary.

- Forecast production and inventory levels, contribute to cash-flow projections with Accounting.

4 - Project Analysis & Procedures:

- Conduct specific analyses related to product development and new product launches.

- Formalize and implement necessary procedures as identified locally or requested by the Group’s internal control plan.

Qualifications:

- University degree in Finance, Controlling or Administration.

- Prior experience in Finance/Controlling within industrial or service sectors.

- Proficient with ERP/CRM systems and business/communication software (e.g., Excel).

- Strong communication skills and the ability to foster team collaboration with both local and HQ teams.

Reporting Structure:

- Reports directly to the US CFO, with functional supervision from the Group Controlling team and ongoing training and development support.

Other:

o Must live in the Metro-Boston, MA area

o Candidate must be authorized to work in the US

o This is an in-person position

Join Us: If you’re passionate about financial management and eager to contribute to the success of a prestigious company like Powell Flutes Boston, we invite you to apply. Become part of a team committed to excellence in the world of professional flutes.

What we offer:

o Attractive base salary

o Annual bonus

o Paid personal time off in addition to 10 paid holidays

o Free access to a gym and some amenities in the office building

o Health care (medical, dental, vision, prescription)

o 401k plan

o Life insurance plus short-term and long-term disability

o A friendly, diverse environment with ample opportunity for learning and growth within the company

o Exchanges and possible future opportunities with the group Buffet Crampon, a financially stable yet progressive and forward-looking company.

Powell Flutes is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Experience:

- Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Maynard, MA 01754: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person